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US Stamps Oct 13, 2017, 5 AM
Upright Jenny in post office stamp buy, another USPS increase: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we saw another increase from the USPS, along with an update on the happenings here at LSN. -
US Stamps Oct 12, 2017, 12 PM
Missing die-cut error discovered on 1999 Flag and Chalkboard half pane of nine
by Michael BaadkeThe stamps were printed and processed by Avery Dennison of Clinton, S.C., a contracting security printer for the Postal Service at that time. -
World Stamps Oct 12, 2017, 10 AM
Souvenir sheets show off landmarks, geographical features, giraffe
by Denise McCartyIndonesia's new souvenir sheet contains a 10,000-rupiah stamp with a cartoonlike design showing a man holding a giant postcard and other landmarks. -
US Stamps Oct 12, 2017, 6 AM
Precision and the use of philatelic terms for errors, two types of freaks
by CMS AdminSome collectors and dealers like to use the term to apply to any variation from normal production, no matter how minor. -
US Stamps Oct 12, 2017, 4 AM
USPS reveals Hockey souvenir sheet design
by Michael BaadkeThe two stamps are positioned so that it appears that a player from the past on one of the two stamps is a reflection in the ice of a modern player. -
World Stamps Oct 11, 2017, 8 AM
Topical African butterfly stamp adds a valuable piece to your collection
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerIts stamp-issuing policy since independence can only be described as out of control, adding some substance to this stamp, and your collection. -
Auctions Oct 11, 2017, 6 AM
Eastern Auctions offers China, Canada and worldwide, Nov. 3-4
by Michael BaadkeNumerous significant multiples are being offered during the China session that opens the sale Friday morning. -
Postal Updates Oct 9, 2017, 6 AM
Memo to CSAC: Invite former committee members to an annual update meeting
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentFormer United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe made the suggestion during a Facebook exchange with Cary Brick, a former CSAC member. -
Auctions Oct 8, 2017, 11 AM
H.R. Harmer auction Oct. 26-28 offers a world of stamps, postal history, collections
by Michael BaadkeThe Falkland Islands pictured is found in the extensive British Commonwealth selection of the H.R. Harmer sale, but the 1964 issue is a notorious error. -
US Stamps Oct 8, 2017, 4 AM
What’s new in Linn’s Stamp News? New editor and online survey coming soon
by Donna HousemanThe first semipostal stamp to be issued under the Semipostal Authorization Act will raise funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. -
Auctions Oct 7, 2017, 3 PM
Classic U.S. featured in Oct. 24-26 Siegel auction; material on offer from Heimburger, Brody collections
by Michael BaadkeRobert A. Siegel Auction Galleries' sale of classic United States stamps includes six examples of the three Pan-American stamps with centers inverted. -
US Stamps Oct 7, 2017, 11 AM
Second Vintage Rose counterfeit discovered in on-paper mixture; patterns of raised dots mimic engraved printing on genuine stamp
by Charles SneeStamp collectors, armed with the information provided via Linn’s analysis, won’t be easily fooled by these fraudulent stamps. -
US Stamps Oct 7, 2017, 4 AM
Sarge is angry on this stamp, but why? These caption contest winners have the answers
by John M. HotchnerThe face value of the stamp came in for treatment by some Linn’s readers. One that hit the nail on the head was Beetle observing, “44 must be his waist size!” -
World Stamps Oct 6, 2017, 11 AM
Smokey Bear collector strikes gold; sports-related stamps from Lebanon: Inside Linn’s
by Donna HousemanAlso in the Oct. 23 issue, a collector’s question about a Netherlands stamp is answered in Collectors’ Forum. -
Postal Updates Oct 6, 2017, 10 AM
U.S. letter rate to increase Jan. 21
by Bill McAllister, Washington CorrespondentThe 1¢ letter-rate increase is tied to the approximately 1.9 percent annual rate of inflation, as shown in the Consumer Price Index. -
US Stamps Oct 6, 2017, 5 AM
Add $5 black Christopher Columbus to your collection, Alzheimer's semipostal stamp is coming: Week’s Most Read
by Colin SalleeAlso this week, we explore the fascinating happenings on eBay with exaggerated stamp claims, along with the upcoming 2018 Scott U.S. pocket catalog. -
US Stamps Oct 5, 2017, 3 PM
Collector finds Jenny ‘treasure among the ordinary’
by Michael Baadke“After opening the fifth package, there was the right-side-up Jenny,” Don Murphy told Linn’s. “Imagine!” -
US Stamps Oct 5, 2017, 12 PM
United States, Canada reveal joint issue for history of ice hockey
by Michael BaadkeThe nondenominated (49¢) U.S. forever stamps will be issued in two different formats: in a pane of 20, and in a souvenir sheet of two stamps. -
World Stamps Oct 5, 2017, 9 AM
Australia Post issues reduced-rate ‘concession’ stamp
by Denise McCartyAustralia Post issued its first concession stamps March 24, 2014. Those featured a beach, along with a Kangaroo. -
US Stamps Oct 4, 2017, 5 PM
It’s a good time to add a $5 black Christopher Columbus stamp to your collection
by Henry Gitner and Rick MillerShop around and buy the stamp in the best grade and condition you can afford at the best price you find.